Wind Warning, Advisory Still in Effect

It’ll be a windy day in the Twin Tiers.

A high wind warning remains in effect until 10 o’clock tonight in Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties. A wind advisory remains in effect for McKean, Warren, Elk, Potter, Cameron and Clearfield counties until 7 o’clock tonight.

The National Weather Service says a high wind warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 miles an hour are expected for at least an hour, with gusts as high as 60 miles an hour.

In the warning areas, people can expect scattered power outages and downed trees and tree limbs. Minor property damage is also likely.

In the advisory areas, gusts could be as high as 50 miles an hour. Broken tree branches are likely, and they could cause power outages. Outdoor furniture and other loose objects may be blown around if they are not secured.

tan=wind advisory; gold=wind warning

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